The Coastal Challenge – Day 3
Canadian Judith Abbot lengthens lead in women’s division, while overall battle for third heats up at The Coastal Challenge
By Greg Dawson
“It’s very exciting to watch Judith take on some of the most breathtaking, remote and challenging running routes in the world and come out with the will and ability to endure more,” said Race Director and Event Founder Tim Holmstrom. “Her mental strength is very tough for her first stage race and we’re very excited to see the outcome.”
The fight for third place proved to be the highlight of the day Mark Lattansi (USA) getting off to a quick start and securing a position ahead Ty Stevens (USA) battled with Mark Lattansi (USA) to hold onto third place going into stage four.
Canadian Judith Abbot continues to lead women's division after third stage of The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica.
“Out of the fog and rain, I saw Ty just before he summited the and I knew I had enough room to pass him,” said Lattansi.
With 400 meters left and Lattansi locked in and determined to pass Stevens, Stevens made a calculated move to look back and check to see if he could glide in the last few meters.
“When I saw Mark, I dug deep into my last bit of energy and legged it out and was fortunate enough to have enough time to withstand his surge,” said Stevens.
After the race, Lattansi remarked he still has two days to take over third place and possibly more.
Top five men’s division finishing times: Javier Montero (CR) 3:08:30, Cesar Ortega (CR) 3:08:41, Ty Stevens (USA) 3:37:47, Mark Lattanzi (USA) 3:38:18, Ernesto Jimenez (CR) 4:21:35.
Top five women’s division finishing times: Judith Abbot (Canada) 4:19:48, Margaret Phillips (USA) 4:57:56, Stacey Shand (USA) 5:19:48, Melinda Barbee (CR) 5:51:29, Shannon MacLeod (Canada) 7:38:39.
For more information or to follow the race, visit www.tccadventures.com.
Photo at right by J. Andres Vargas
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